Misty (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1976, Misty is a drama film directed by Joseph W. Sarno, running about 100 minutes. “She gets what she wants... and she wants it all!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Misty arrives in a small town to look for her mother who abandoned her 22 years ago. She stays with a bisexual artist and her friends and models for her. Meanwhile, a Christian woman with a secret tries to save her perverted niece.
Who’s in it. Misty stars Mary Mendum as Melissa 'Misty' Smith, Jennifer Jordan as Andrea, Jamie Gillis as Edgar Frond and Jennifer Welles as Elaine, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Misty has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Misty page.
If you liked it. Fans of Misty tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Misty (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Misty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Misty worth watching?
- Misty holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Misty?
- Misty stars Mary Mendum, Jennifer Jordan, Jamie Gillis, Jennifer Welles and Eric Edwards.
- When was Misty released?
- Misty was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.